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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Grave concerns on ‘Early Intervention Bill’ As a newly elected Councilor for the Shire of Murray in New South Wales I have grave concerns regarding…
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Gully Walk a symbol of reconciliation
The official opening of The Gully Aboriginal Interpretive Walk in Katoomba in February was a momentous occasion for the descendants of The Gully, the Aboriginal…
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Imposed reforms unsustainable for sector
President’s comment Victorian local government is facing a series of reform pressures imposed from above, including an unwanted role as the State’s tax collector of…
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Newcastle’s ‘Big Draw’
The City of Newcastle recently held Australia’s first large-scale drawing event — ‘The Big Draw Newcastle’ — attracting more than 2500 participants and representing a…
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Back to basics in resource recovery
Forget the commercial recycling machinery that makes sorting recycling from general waste easier, going back to basics and sorting solely by hand is paying dividends…
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Rural revolution summit draws 200+
Whether it’s around economic development, food, transport or young people, things are evolving in country Victoria and this year’s Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) Rural Summit…
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Extra pokies refused
City of Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Nora Lamont, has welcomed the news that an application by the Collingwood Football Club to increase the number of gaming…
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Crean’s exit not helpful for regions – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
While the Labor Party’s implosion was not unexpected, Simon Crean’s role as the sacrificial lamb wasn’t part of the scipt. He was a damned good…
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Road works info online
Mackay Regional Council (MRC) is dedicated to keeping residents and motorists informed on road works occurring around the region, implementing an interactive online mapping system…
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SEED Project reaps rewards
The SEED (Sustainable Employment and Economic Development) Project — a program that helps young and disadvantaged people into employment, training or further education — won…
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National General Assembly
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is set to host its 19th National General Assembly (NGA) of local government, offering a significant opportunity for local…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
President Sue Bilich, Shire of Kalamunda, Western Australia My community involvement began in 1983 after losing my daughter to SIDS. I became involved in the…
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